Why You’ll Benefit from this Tempo Workout

With this cool weather I thought it would be appropriate to (sort of quote) Cool Runnings! Instead of bobsledding we will be doing a tempo run this week. A tempo run is a sustained effort at 1/2 marathon-marathon pace (so not like bobsledding at all). If you don’t know your half marathon or marathon pace that is ok, come to the workout anyways.

Tempo runs are designed to increase your lactate threshold, build strength and become more comfortable at longer distances. We will also mix in some short, fast sprints at the conclusion to teach your body to run fast while tired!

The Workout

Warrior 1- 20 min. Tempo Run + 4x 20 seconds FAST

Warrior 2- 25 min. Tempo Run+ 4x 20 seconds FAST

Warrior 3- 30 min. Tempo Run+ 4x 20 seconds FAST

We will warm up to the Stone Arch Bridge and utilize our fartlek course to complete the workout. As you may notice this is going a little bit away from the fast speed work we have become accustomed to but this workout is imperative to increasing strength and endurance!

Thank you for everyone that has been coming to the workouts! It has been awesome getting to know everyone and watching all of you become stronger and faster….and we’re only getting started! See you at 6:00 p.m. September 18 at Mill City Running!

Andrew

P.S. I actually travelled into the future and found a youtube clip of the Wednesday Warriors starting this week’s workout!

In my 18 years of experience in endurance running I have learned that no two athletes are exactly alike. Each athlete possesses their own unique set of strengths and qualities. The key to excelling is to develop a training program that accentuates those strengths while eliminating any weakness as well. Whether your goal is to begin running, finish a marathon, qualify for Boston or qualify for the Olympics, each athlete in my program will get a 100% individualized program that will allow them to realize how great a runner they can be.

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